1917

Champaran Satyagraha – The Champaran Revolt: A Nation’s Fight for Justice Begins (1917)

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Champaran Satyagraha – The Champaran Revolt: A Nation’s Fight for Justice Begins (1917) Introduction to the Champaran Satyagraha Historical Background:-  In 1917, Champaran Satyagraha is often held as the first major active participation of Mahatma Gandhi in India’s struggle towards independence. The protest was a mass protest that began in the Champaran district of Bihar … Read more

The August Declaration of 1917: A Beacon of Hope for India’s Political Awakening

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The August Declaration of 1917: A Beacon of Hope for India’s Political Awakening Introduction The August Declaration, more commonly known as Montagu’s Statement, was a public declaration presented on 20th August 1917 by Edwin Samuel Montagu, the Secretary of State for India. This declaration forms one of the landmark statements in the political history of … Read more